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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed a double injury boost ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners played out a 1-1 draw against the La Liga giants on the road last weekend and will be aiming for a victory this time around to reach the Champions League final.
Ahead of the game, Arteta has confirmed that Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are fit for selection after recovering from respective injuries.
He told reporters: “Yes, they are available. They are in the squad, both of them.”
Arsenal have not reached the final of the elite European competition since 2006, when they lost to Barcelona by a fine margin (2-1) after an early red card.
If the Gunners make the final, they could face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich. The former look favourites to make it once more.
Arsenal beat Atletico 4-0 at the Emirates in the league phase of the competition, but tomorrow’s game could be a much trickier affair.
